Outside Sales Account Manager – Industrial Automation Solutions

SunSource

Account Manager driving sales at assigned accounts while nurturing Applied Business for an automation distributor. Responsible for customer travel, relationship building, and sales growth.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in industrial sales, particularly in automation products, with a strong ability to nurture client relationships and present technical solutions effectively. Proficient in utilizing CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite to drive sales and manage customer interactions.

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Industrial Sales ExperienceAutomation Product KnowledgeCRM Proficiency (TDF)Presentation SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Industrial SalesAutomation ApplicationsBasic Selling SkillsTechnical Product PresentationCustomer Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

TDF (CRM)Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDBachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Industrial AutomationSales GrowthCustomer EngagementTechnical Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Account Manager is responsible for driving sales at assigned accounts.
The Account Manager is responsible for nurturing and growing Applied Business at assigned accounts.
Travel to customer sites is expected about 10 times per week.
Collect information or walk plant floor as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

HD Diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree in job related discipline is preferred
3+ years of industrial sales experience with preference given to sales of industrial automation products and solutions
Superior knowledge and practice of basic selling skills
Comprehension of automation products and their applications.
Strong PC skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
Strong knowledge of TDF (CRM) and ability to update activities
Ability to present technical products to customers
Ability to understand automation applications and utilize resources (internal or external) to provide solution utilizing Applied’s product offering.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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